YAMAHA XMAX 250 2006 User Guide

Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Left view
DESCRIPTION
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1. Headlight (page 6-25)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. V-belt case air filter (page 6-12)5. Storage compartment (page 3-14)
6. Air filter element (page 6-12)
7. Centerstand (page 6-21)
8. Sidestand (page 6-21)
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Right view
DESCRIPTION
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1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Battery (page 6-23)
3. Fuses (page 6-24)
4. Radiator5. Coolant level window (page 6-11)
6. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-11)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
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Controls and instruments
DESCRIPTION
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1. Rear brake lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Speedometer (page 3-5)
4. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
5. Right handlebar switch (page 3-9)6. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
7. Throttle grip (page 5-2)
8. Main switch/Steering lock (page 3-2)
9. Front storage compartement (page 3-14)
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Immobilizer system
1. Master Key
2. Keys
This vehicle is equipped with an
immobilizer system to help prevent
theft by re-registering codes in the
standard keys. This system consists
of the following.
a code re-registering key (with a
red bow)
two standard keys (with a black
bow) that can be re-registered
with new codes
a transponder (which is installed
in the code re-registering key)
an immobilizer unit
the ignitor unit
an immobilizer system indicator
light (See page 3-3.)
The key with the red bow is used to
register codes in each standard key.
Since re-registering is a difficult pro-
cess, take the vehicle along with all
three keys to a Yamaha dealer to have
them re-registered. Do not use the
key with the red bow for driving. It
should only be used for re-registering
the standard keys. Always use a stan-
dard key for driving.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE-
REGISTERING KEY! CONTACT
YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY
IF IT IS LOST! If the code re-
registering key is lost, registe-
ring new codes in the standard
keys is impossible. The stan-
dard keys can still be used to
start the vehicle, however if
code re-registering is required
(i.e., if a new standard key is
made or all keys are lost) the
entire immobilizer system must
be replaced. Therefore, it ishighly recommended to use
either standard key and keep
the code re-registering key in a
safe place.
Do not submerse any key in
water.
Do not expose any key to
excessively high temperatures.
Do not place any key close to
magnets (this includes, but not
limited to, products such as
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Do not place heavy items on
any key.
Do not grind any key or alter its
shape.
Do not disassemble the plastic
part of any key.
Do not put two keys of any
immobilizer system on the
same key ring.
Keep the standard keys as well
as keys of other immobilizer
systems away from this vehi-
cle’s code re-registering key.
Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main
switch as they may cause sig-
nal interference.
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the standard key
(black bow) for regular use of the
vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing
the code re-registering key (red bow),
keep it in a safe place and only use it
for code re-registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlight, meter lighting and tai-
llight come on automatically when the
engine is started.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
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o lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
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o unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
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moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the vehi-
cle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.EAU33461
Indicators, indicator lights
and warning light
1. Fuel level warning light “x”
2. High beam indicator light “j”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
4. Immobilizer system indicator light “”5. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
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Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“
d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indica-
tor light will start flashing indicating
the immobilizer system is enabled.
After 24 hours have passed, the indi-
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cator light will stop flashing, however
the immobilizer system is still ena-
bled.
NOTE:
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system. If the immobilizer system
is defective, the indicator light will
start flashing a pattern when the key
is turned to “ON”. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. However, if the
indicator light slowly flashes five
times, and then quickly flashes two
times repeatedly, this error could be
caused by signal interference. If this
occurs, try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key
to start the engine.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch,
and do not keep more than one
immobilizer key on the same key ring!
Immobilizer system keys may cause
signal interference, which may pre-
vent the engine from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard
keys do not start the engine, take
the vehicle, the code re-registe-
ring key and both standard keys
to a Yamaha dealer and have the
standard keys re-registered.
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Fuel gauge
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light “x”
The fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle
moves towards “E” (Empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the needle
reaches “E”, approximately 2 L (0.53
US gal) (0.44 Imp gal) of fuel remain in
the fuel tank. If this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible.
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NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.EAU12171
Coolant temperature gauge
1. Red zone
2. Temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chan-
ges in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-30.)
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Speedometer
1. Speedometer
2. Red zone
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the scooter in the
speedometer red zone.Red zone:
150 km/h (93 mph) and above
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Multi-function display
1. “MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3. “SET” button
The multi-function display is equip-
ped with the following:
an odometer (which shows the
total distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero, the time passed
since the tripmeters were set to
zero, and the average speed tra-
veled during this time)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled sin-
ce the fuel level warning light
came on)
a clock
an ambient temperature display
a service indicator (which is dis-
played when periodic maintenan-
ce and lubrication is necessary)
NOTE:
For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in
°F.
For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilome-
ters and the temperature reading
is displayed in °C.
1. Total
2. Trip 1
2. Trip 2
4. Trip/Fuel
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “MODE” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “Total” and the tripmeter
modes “Trip” in the following order:
Total
Trip 1 Trip 2 Trip/fuel
Total
1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
NOTE:
The Trip/fuel odometer is only
activated if the fuel level warning
light comes on.
The Trip 2 odometer is automati-
cally reset after turning the key to
“OFF”.
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